78 - Powers of the bureau.
§ 78. Powers of the bureau. If the criminal investigations bureau has a reasonable suspicion that a person or entity subject to the jurisdiction of the department has, in connection with activities authorized by this chapter, engaged in, or is engaging in an activity which is a misdemeanor or felony under this chapter or under article one hundred fifty-five, one hundred seventy, one hundred seventy-five, one hundred seventy-six, one hundred eighty, one hundred eighty-five, one hundred eighty-seven, one hundred ninety, two hundred, two hundred ten or four hundred seventy of the penal law, the superintendent may undertake such investigation as is deemed necessary, and in the enforcement of this chapter, determine whether any such person or entity has violated or is about to violate any of the above referenced laws or articles. Provided, however, that the scope of authority set forth in this section shall not be deemed to otherwise limit or impair the ability of the department to assist any other entity in an investigation involving a violation of law.